Reggae’s most transcendent and iconic figure, Bob Marley was the first Jamaican artist to achieve international superstardom, in the process introducing the music of his native island nation to the far-flung corners of the globe. Marley’s music gave voice to the day-to-day struggles of the Jamaican experience, vividly capturing not only the plight of the country’s impoverished and oppressed but also the devout spirituality that remains their source of strength. Backed by his all-star band the Wailers, Marley delivered classics in the ska era of the early ’60s, all but invented roots music with ’70s albums like Catch a Fire, and offered millions of listeners an entry point to reggae with his posthumous best-of collection, 1984’s Legend. His songs of faith, devotion, and revolution created a legacy that continues to live on not only through the music of his extended family but also through generations of artists the world over touched by his genius.

Macy Gray, the renowned writer, musician, actor, activist and strong woman, is no stranger to saying what needs to be said and acting on her words.  The musical bodies of work Gray has produced throughout her career are a testament to her exquisite vision and unyielding devotion to her craft.  Since Gray broke into the music scene in 1999 with the release of her debut, triple-platinum album, How Life is, she has amassed a devoted global fan base and sold over 25 million total albums globally. A five-time GRAMMY® Nominee, Gray received the GRAMMY® Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance in 2000 for her iconic song “I Try” and has received two BRIT Awards.  Gray’s latest album, titled The Reset,  will be coming out in 2022 and is primed to create further discussion about what is happening in today’s world and will help redefine what Pop music should be while still providing music lovers with amazing music, good times and a great message.

Please visit MyGood.org to learn about Macy’s nonprofit efforts that support communities and individuals impacted by police brutality. The heart of My Good ‘s mission is to ensure that families receive the needed emotional, educational, and financial support as they move forward.

The story of Shanachie Entertainment, one of America’s most successful and long-lived independent labels, is a fascinating tale of a constantly evolving company animated by a relentless drive to bring outstanding music and video to audiences worldwide. The label has released projects of legends, hit-makers, musical masters and cult icons in the realms of R & B, Jazz, Alternative Music, Reggae, Blues, Country Music, Singer-Songwriters and more. Whether scoring radio hits and Grammy Awards or simply bringing to market critically-acclaimed recordings, Shanachie has been proud to present the work of an array of brilliant artists. Our video division has released an impressive catalog of documentaries, concerts, movies and TV shows, including such titles as High Lonesome: The Story Of Bluegrass, The Ultimate Peter Tosh, Wynton Marsalis’ Congo Square, Out Of Ireland, and Car 54, Where Are You?

Defined by his confessional songwriting and affecting countertenor voice, Shamir is an eclectic artist who spans lo-fi indie rock, country, and witty electro-pop. When he emerged with 2014’s Northtown EP and the following year’s full-length Ratchet, the blend of ’90s house, pop, and R&B on those releases won him critical acclaim. However, he had to make music that felt truer to himself, and on 2017’s self-released Hope, he returned to the rawer sound and soul-baring songwriting of his early music-making days. From there, he followed his muse wherever it took him on 2019’s twangy Be the Yee, Here Comes the Haw and 2022’s Heterosexuality, which found him embracing pop on his own terms.